Overview

This Environmental Studies programme offered by Södertörn University focuses on the interdisciplinary study of environmental issues, examining how social, economic, and ecological systems interact and influence sustainability. It supports research into environmental change, governance, resource management, and the relationships between societies and ecosystems across different contexts.

Key Facts

The academic environment integrates natural and social sciences, enabling analysis of climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and environmental policy, alongside issues such as justice, spatial planning, and sustainability transformations. Training combines theoretical, methodological, and applied perspectives, enabling independent research on environmental problems and their management in both local and global contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecosystem Functions and Biodiversity
Climate Change Studies
Natural Resources Management
Environmental Policy and Governance
Social and Ecological Justice
Spatial Planning and Urban Governance
Sustainability Transformations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Calls for applications are open from mid-January to mid-February; the doctoral programme and employment period begin on 1 September of the year

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 9 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge required
Exemptions from general requirements may be granted in special cases
At least 90 ECTS credits in Environmental Science or a related field required
Completion of a second-cycle thesis of at least 15 ECTS required
Equivalent qualifications may be accepted if comparable knowledge is demonstrated
Ability to understand and work in English required

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral students.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.